February 19, 2013
The Ohio Administrative Code specifically provides that where one employer succeeds another in a business, in whole or in part, the successor shall assume the predecessor’s […]
February 14, 2013
Even though an employee may suffer food poisoning from items eaten at the work site, it does not necessarily mean the person will be provided with […]
February 7, 2013
Many employers feel that a non-fraternization policy is essential to help protect management and the company from charges of sexual harassment or a hostile work environment […]
February 7, 2013
The current version of Ohio’s employer intentional tort statute requires that the plaintiff demonstrate that the employer committed the tortious act with the intent to injure […]
February 7, 2013
On December 27, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio denied a Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in favor of the Plaintiff, a […]
January 14, 2013
After a lengthy deliberation and bench trial that began on August 20, 2012, Judge Richard McMonagle finally issued his long awaited decision on the class action […]
January 11, 2013
The Department of Justice recently announced a record breaking level of recoveries in settlements and judgments in civil cases brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) […]
January 4, 2013
Employers should be cautious when enforcing their sick leave or medical leave policies if they require their employees to specifically explain or identify the diagnosis of […]
December 27, 2012
Charles D. Smith & Associates is pleased to announce that Charles D. Smith has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list by Ohio Super Lawyers […]